Bollinger R.D. 2008

Blend of the 2008 vintage:  71% Pinot Noir and 29% Chardonnay. A total of 18 crus can be find in the blending, mostly Aÿ and Verzenay for Pinot Noir and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Cramant for Chardonnay. The fermentation is entirely in oak barrels. Bollinger R.D. is sold just a few months after being disgorged, with a very low dosage known as “extra brut”, at just 3 grams per litre. The recent disgorgement guarantees the remarkable freshness of the wine.

Sensations: To the eye, a wine glimmering with golden reflections. To the nose, enticing aromas of marzipan, stewed apricots, honey and breadcrumbs accompany fresh notes of bergamot. On the palate a rich, precise mousse. Citrus notes are followed by flavours of Mirabelle plums and vine peaches. A very vivaciours wine which unfolds to reveal exceptional complexity. Notes of fresh hazelnuts and salinity combine to create an intense, everlasting finish.

Pairings: Bollinger R.D. sublimates all the moments of great gastronomy. R.D. 2008 goes perfectly with the most refined dishes, such as pigeon rosé or roasted scallops. Its intensity makes it the ideal partner for aged Gruyère or Comté.